SAPPHIRE Technology Marks 25 Years at the Forefront of PC Components, Systems, and Embedded Innovation
Quarter-century partnership with AMD powers expansion across GPUs, motherboards, Mini PCs, edge AI, and embedded automotive/robotics platforms.
HONG KONG — September 19, 2026 — SAPPHIRE Technology, a global leader in high-performance computing hardware and PC components, today announced the celebration of its 25th anniversary. Since its founding in 2001, SAPPHIRE has evolved from a specialist graphics card manufacturer into a global technology provider. Today, the company's portfolio spans PC hardware—including desktop GPUs and motherboards—complete Mini PC systems, professional AMD Radeon graphics, and specialised embedded platform solutions for AI, robotics, automotive, and machine learning.
Originally established as the home of ATI reference card production, SAPPHIRE has spent a quarter-century advancing thermal engineering, system design, and beautiful, meticulously crafted product design—building products from high-quality components that deliver on performance, design, and reliability. Over 25 years, iconic product families—including ATOMIC, TOXIC, NITRO+, PULSE, and PURE & EDGE—have become benchmarks for performance, acoustics, aesthetics, and long-term reliability.
A 25-Year Alliance with AMD
Central to SAPPHIRE's journey is its long-standing partnership with AMD. As one of AMD's largest and most enduring board partners, SAPPHIRE has brought successive generations of Radeon™ graphics technology to market—from early ATI Radeon cards to the latest RDNA™ architecture. This collaboration combines AMD's leadership in graphics, AI, and computing technologies with SAPPHIRE's expertise in engineering, thermal design, manufacturing, and system integration—delivering solutions across consumer gaming, professional visualisation, AI PCs, embedded systems, robotics, automotive, and commercial markets.
“Congratulations to the SAPPHIRE team on 25 years of innovation. SAPPHIRE has been a trusted partner in bringing generations of AMD Radeon and Ryzen technologies to customers around the world through outstanding engineering and design,” said Dr. Lisa Su, AMD chair and CEO. “As AI drives the next wave of computing innovation, we are excited to broaden our partnership across new areas, including local and edge AI, and we look forward to collaborating for many years to come.”
“Reaching 25 years is a milestone that belongs to our customers, our partners at AMD, and every member of the SAPPHIRE team,” said KD Au, Founder & CEO of SAPPHIRE Technology. “We started with a simple ambition—to build the very best graphics cards in the world—and that spirit still drives us today. Looking ahead, next-generation graphics, motherboards, embedded systems, and edge AI will open new possibilities, and SAPPHIRE intends to lead where the industry goes next.”
Expanding the Portfolio: Systems, Edge AI, and Embedded
As it enters its second quarter-century, SAPPHIRE continues to expand beyond classic desktop add-in boards:
- Next-Gen Motherboards & Systems: Growing lines of NITRO+, PULSE, and PURE GPUs and motherboards alongside the EDGE AI Mini PCs.
- On-Device Intelligence: The SAPPHIRE EDGE AI Mini PC series, powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI processors with dedicated NPUs delivering up to 50 TOPS for local AI acceleration.
- Embedded & Industrial Solutions: Custom and standardised embedded platforms such as the EDGE+ APEX and EDGE+ Rave 2 family targeted at industrial robotics, automotive compute, and edge computer vision.
Join the Celebration — SAPPHIRE Nation Giveaway
To celebrate this milestone with our loyal SAPPHIRE Nation community, we will be hosting a special anniversary giveaway. Be sure to follow SAPPHIRE Technology on Instagram (@sapphiretech_official) and Facebook (facebook.com/SapphireTechnology) for news of the competition and your chance to take part.
About SAPPHIRE Technology
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hong Kong, SAPPHIRE Technology is an innovator in high-performance PC components, systems, and embedded hardware. As a key partner of AMD, SAPPHIRE delivers GPUs, motherboards, Mini PCs, professional AMD Radeon graphics, and industrial embedded solutions to gamers, creators, system integrators, and commercial clients worldwide. For more information, visit www.sapphiretech.com.
